'till we meet again ! Paalam !

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My flight to KL was scheduled at 11:40 AM. Considering Clark’s airport distance and the traffic, I decided to go very early. I left my friend’s house at 5 o’clock, look for a tricycle ( yes, still 7 pesos even in that early morning ! ), took a jeepney to the highway ( another 7 pesos ) and supposedly try to find a jeep going to Pasay (for Philtranco bus terminal). The thing was, the jeep from Sucat highway to Pasay will only be available at 5:30 A.M. Ooppss...

I asked around and I found out there is a jeepney from Alabang that will pass thru Sucat going to Pasay. I took the said jeepney ( and paid 24 pesos ) and was dropped to the Philtranco terminal exactly at 6 A.M. I was on time for my bus ride. I paid 350 pesos for the bus and got into Clark at around 8:30 AM.

I spend my last minutes in Manila eating my favorite hotdog ( yes, tender juicy ! hahaha). Paid 600 pesos for terminal fee.Got to the boarding room and departed to KL.

Arrived quite early at KL, looked around at the duty free shops. Got to my flight to Jakarta and arrived at 8:45 PM. Good thing there was still DAMRI bus available. I rode the DAMRI bus and paid Rp. 20,000,- and arrived at Gambir at around 11 o’ clock. So, Jakarta - finally I am back !

Note and suggestions :

1. I noticed only Airasia in KL is strict in implementing their baggage policy. Jakarta and Manila airports is more considerate on this . So, you can have as many as hand carry baggage -as long as you don’t pass thru KL .

2. DAMRI bus to Gambir is still available until 11 PM. I am not sure for another destinations but i guess it’s pretty much the same.

3. You can buy DAMRI ticket bus at the ticket booth or simply just pay inside the bus.




Total costs : estimated at around Rp. 2.500.000 - Rp 3.000.000,-


Conclusion :

1. Trip to the Philippines is WORTH it, as long as you don’t stay in Manila for long. Look for destinations such as Palawan ( Coron, for instance) and I am sure you will definitely enjoy the whole experience. Always travel in group ( for at least 4 person), so you can divide the cost .

2. I have heard statements that once you visited Coron, you will find other beaches less amusing. I find that to be quite true—but let’s see what i will discover on my next trip. Who knows? Mabuhay ang Pilipinas ! 😊

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Photos

The Philtranco bus
You can find Philtranco bus at the arrival area

Last bite !
I am gonna miss thses terder juicy hotdogs

Hello Jakarta !
The DAMRI bus

Comments

[jaq]

Mabuhay indeed!
Loved your closing words yantz... Mabuhay and Pilipinas! he he :D